Sr. Account Executive [Sports]

United Creative; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

United Creative is seeking a results-driven professional in Jakarta to manage key client relationships and develop business opportunities within the sports industry. You will translate client needs into actionable marketing or partnership strategies, prepare compelling proposals, and lead negotiations to close agreements.

The role requires strong presentation, collaboration across teams, and a proactive approach to securing ongoing opportunities and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Proven experience in account management, business development or sales.
• Strong negotiation, pitching and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and translate them into relevant business, marketing, or partnership opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the sports industry.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and commercial offerings to clients.
• Lead the negotiation process, including commercial terms, proposals, and agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and client requirements.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of client activities, sales pipelines, agreements, and business opportunities.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with existing and potential clients to strengthen partnerships and maximize business opportunities.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Sales

Partnerships

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field

Job description

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and translate them into relevant business, marketing, or partnership opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the sports industry.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and commercial offerings to clients.
• Lead the negotiation process, including commercial terms, proposals, and agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and client requirements.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of client activities, sales pipelines, agreements, and business opportunities.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with existing and potential clients to strengthen partnerships and maximize business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and translate them into relevant business, marketing, or partnership opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the sports industry.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and commercial offerings to clients.
• Lead the negotiation process, including commercial terms, proposals, and agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and client requirements.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of client activities, sales pipelines, agreements, and business opportunities.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with existing and potential clients to strengthen partnerships and maximize business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in Account Management, Business Development, Sales, Partnership, or related roles.
• Experience in the sports industry, media, entertainment, sponsorship, event, or creative agency is highly preferred.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle negotiation, pitching, presentation, and business development.
• Able to identify business opportunities and develop them into potential partnerships or commercial projects.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good time management, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Fast learner, proactive, and has a strong sense of initiative.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; experience creating presentation decks is a plus.